Korea

Wrapping Cloth (pojagi)

Choson dynasty (1392–1910), 19th century
Silk, eighty-one pieced squares, outer edge, and backing, ribbons of plain gauze weave self-patterned by areas of plain weave; squares joined with silk in overcast stitches; edging joined with silk in back stitches; ribbon embellished with silk, plain weave tapes
66.7 × 67 cm (26.3 × 26.4 in)

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